Much warmer today than yesterday! I was actually dripping a little bit of sweat. Not complaining, mind, just observing. Learned (for the umpteenth time) that daydreaming while riding has negative consequences...missed the turn off from the towpath to the CCT because I was admiring the scenery, and thinking happy thoughts. Didn't so much miss it, as I was too late to make the ramp without braking hard, and I thought surely there was another easy transition. Rode an extra mile or so on the towpath before I came to another transition point, which was a stairway, so instead of braking hard, I had to dismount and portage. Hopefully I learned the lesson (for a few weeks, anyway).

Lots more cyclists out today, as compared with yesterday, but as tomorrow is supposed to be rainy (or wintry mix, depending on what the temps actually do) its not so surprising.

I need to find a better route around the Lincoln Memorial/reflecting pool/WWII Memorial area -- or at least I need to keep track of which side is closed. It isn't so bad in the mornings, but at night, it tends to be crowded and not much fun.